The Hobbit

Name: The Hobbit
Address: 2932 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA, United States, 92869
Telephone: (714) 997-1972
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1444)

$50 and over

Contemporary French

2932 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92869

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2 people

Jun 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

* Please use 7:00 for reservations, as we only have one seating per evening.

The "New" Hobbit Restaurant is open!
Owner Matt McKinney invites you to a fine dining experience in a remodeled 1930's farmhouse.
Several different dining rooms, with their own personalities, enhance the natural feel of the restaurant. All three floors are available for dining, even our Wine Cellar!
Our six course prix fixe menu is $150.00 per person, an 18% gratuity and tax will be added to your dinner tab.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Continental
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 997-1972
Website
http://www.hobbitrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Executive chef
Nick Torgerson
Catering
Private party facilities
The Hobbit has been Orange County’s destination for a unique dining experience. Housing one of the county's finest wine cellars, we are renowned for our multi- course prix-fixe menu and service. Impress your guests with our elegant and romantic atmosphere.

Location
2932 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92869
Neighborhood
Orange
Cross street
Malena
Parking details
Large self parking lot.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,444 people are saying

The Hobbit reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Great for fine wines
North Orange County
Great for fine wines
North Orange County
Romantic

Review summary

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The Hobbit offers a "wonderful experience" combining excellent food, service, and a stunning wine cellar. Guests praise the restaurant's "culinary masterpieces" and "exceptional service" in a romantic and historic setting. While some note the high prices, many find the "unique experience" and wine pairings worth it.

1,444 Reviews

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CarinS
California Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Hobbit was a wonderful experience , I had wanted to go there for many years ! Food, drinks and staff were right on point. If you want to spend a wonderful evening with loved ones, I highly recommend this place.
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KELLEY
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! Food, cocktails and ambience was perfect. It will be a night we will remember for a long time!!
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Ken
California Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It's pricey; not gonna lie. But, the service and personal attention paid to each of us was wonderful. Although we weren't going to go with the recommended wine pairings, we are very happy that we did! Matthew's selections were wonderful. The carrot cake was the best that I've ever had.
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Alejandra VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So happy I found this place. From the time you walk in to the time you request your bill. It is definitely an experience you don’t want to miss.
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Charles VIP
Orange County1 review
1.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Owner exhibits poor customer service. Who calls the cops over $150 corkage fee on a $3000 tab 😂
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Steven VIP
Los Angeles125 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Hobbit is a lovely restaurant to have a special dining experience. The service is incredible. Their wine cellar is extraordinary. It’s a formal dining experience. There’s one service a night. This latter fact brings about the only down side. Because every course is served to every diner at the same time, there are issues with food being overcooked. With my meal, for example, the pasta in the first course and the pork in the second course were slightly overcooked. But that’s hard to avoid when everyone eats at the same time. The testing menu was creative. The food was well seasoned. The wine pairings were perfect. It’s a fine dining experience that I truly enjoyed.
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John VIP
Denver / Colorado42 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
MY wife asked for a gluten free meal and was given rice with two of her courses.
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Sarah VIP
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique experience. Great service. Excellent wine pairing.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
For the money, food, drinks, and experience was lack luster It was as good as any fine dining restaurant, food was good, service was good, drinks were good, just with a extra 1.5x tacked on For the price, drinks should be included and the music should never touch reggae, and I’m a reggae fan, just didn’t match up to the ambiance at all, completely out of place
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Tonya
Orange County12 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was good we liked the old style where they served chapagne and lots of horderves in the cellar. The prices was very expensive considering what you get. I was celebrating my 59 birthday and it was great however the bill was over $1100.00 for a party of 4. Also, we had to purchase two bottle of wine as wine does not come with your meal unless you pay an additional $75.00 per person. The total bill would have been the same. As the two bottles we purchased we $300.00 total. in any case wine or not is is way over priced.
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The Hobbit is rated 4.6 stars by 1444 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

2932 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92869

Additional information

Cross street
Malena
Neighborhood
Orange
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Continental
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Parking details
Large self parking lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nick Torgerson
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hobbitrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(714) 997-1972
Catering
Private party facilities
The Hobbit has been Orange County’s destination for a unique dining experience. Housing one of the county's finest wine cellars, we are renowned for our multi- course prix-fixe menu and service. Impress your guests with our elegant and romantic atmosphere.

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